CORE - Core Gaming for Core Gamers

Scott, Beau and Jon doing live commentary over the game awards, like we do every year! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Secret Level stuff hit, and we are pretty excited about it. Game Awards are today! CyberPunk dropped another surprize patch! Blizzard kicks Warcraft off GoG. Dear Martha, the games we played, and your texts! (send more to 801-471-0462)GAMES PLAYEDSHAREDPath of Exile 2Marvel Rivals SCOTTMetaphor: ReFantazioMechwarrior 5: ClansPsychonaughts 2Super Mario WorldJONIndiana Jones & the really very quite large Circle Soul Reaver 1 & 2 RemasterBEAUWarcraft Rumble on PC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Switch 2 leaks give us a bit more than we knew about, and opens some additional questions as well. BG3 going out with a bang! XDefiant is now Ex-XDefiant. Playstation hits 30! Dear Martha! Games we played, and your feedback in a great big happy CORE episode!GAMES PLAYEDSCOTTPsychoNaughts 2Spyro Reignited TrilogyKao the KangarooYooka-LayleeLost But FoundDungeon ClawlerSonic X Shadow GenerationsJONPortrait of RuinOrder of EcclesiaDead CellsBEAUWoW WoWmore WoW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You have questions, and we have answers, as well as a busy Thanksgiving schedule. So we did an episode early this week and spent the whole time answer your gaming questions and more! Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The game award noms came out and we have lots to say about those. HL2 got a 20 year aniversary doc you should watch. FF14 coming to mobile. Game Pass gets you streaming more than GamePass games. From is maybe getting bought by Sony. Games we played, Dear Martha, and MORE!GAMES PLAYEDSHAREDFinal Dragon Age 4 thoughtsSCOTTAces and AdventuresCoffee CaravanDungeon ClawlerAce Combat 7JONCastlevania Aria of SorrowCastlevania Dawn of SorrowBEAUStalker 2: Heart of ChernobylWoW Mythic+Helldivers 2!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Warcraft had a lot of stuff to say for their 30th anniversary, including a new battle-chest of Warcraft RTS's to buy, and a load of classic and retail wow updates. Did someone say Player Housing? Yes, Blizzard did. Also, OLED Stream Deck gets a white model, Stellar Blade coming to PC next year, Baldur's Gate 3 is all over the Vatican, we know how much Nintendo is suing Palworld for, MK1 gets Ghostface, about a month too late, but he's rad, and MORE! All that we played, plus Dear Martha and the usual weirdness, all on today's CORE show!GAMES PLAYEDSHAREDDragon Age: The VeilguardSCOTTRed Dead RedemptionTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered FateSonic X Shadow GenerationsJONVampire Survivors: Ode to CastlevaniaFinal Fantasy XIV 7.1 CrossroadsBEAUJust Dragon Age this week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have codes to win! Also, Switch 2 confirmed to let you play older games still. Warcraft 2 remastered is apparently happening on Steam. Funny note to add to the Ubisoft NFT game story. Bioware is not doing DA:VG DLC, instead moving right to Mass Effect. PS5 Pro reviews seem a little flat. Yakuza loses its creator. Virtua Fighter is coming back! The games we played, your feedback and more!GAMES PLAYEDSHAREDDragon Age The VeilguardWoWSCOTTBat BoyRoad 96Dead EstateJONVampire Survivors: Ode to Castlevania DLCBEAUTimberborn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sony kills two studios this week. Ubisoft launched that NFT game. Path of Exile 2 gets pushed a few weeks. Games preservation got road blocked. Red Dead 1 is out now. Atari VCS is cheap for a minute. Redfall's downfall might be different than you think. All the halloween sales are happening. Dear Martha! Dragon Age thoughts, though VERY early. Games we played, and your texts and emails! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Netflix kills their 2 year old AAA gaming studio. For reasons. Vampire Survivors goes back to it's inspiration. Do we have the best list of the 25 scariest horror games? Blizzard really want's your ninety bucks. Metal Slug: Tactics gets a tactical release date. Squadron 42 might finally happen. Spider-Man 2 coming to PC with some strings attached. This week's platform deals! Dear Martha! Games we played this week, and loads more!GAMES WE PLAYEDSHAREDLynked: Banner of the SparkSCOTTNew World AeturneumCitadelumRoundguardJONMetaphor: ReFantazioNo Man's SkySonic X Shadow GenerationsNext set of UFO 50 games:- Campanella - Arcade - flying saucer action- Golfaria - Adventure - Golf meets Adventure game- The Big Bell Race - Sport - Campanella racing- Warp Tank - Adventure/Puzzle - Teleporting blaster masterBEAUBatman: Arkham Shadow D4 Vessel of HatredRavenswatch 1.0Factorio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There was a pretty big Pokemon leak, and it's kinda weird. Plus, XDefiant may or may not be closed down soon. Bandai Namco lays off a load of workers in a strange way. The next Bond games will be about a much younger James, says IO Interactive. God of War for TV just got dumped and started over from nothing. FTC making it easier to unsub. Cyberpunk gets a rad expensive statue for you to buy. Dear Martha! The games we played, and emails and calls today on CORE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Halo going full Unreal 5, and Master Chief looking a little thicc! Red Dead 1 finally comes to PC 14 years on. Play Nice: We are reading it, and we will have thoughts. Paradox does not like their rep. Nintendo wants you to wake up and snooze. We predicted something in a horror game. Sunderfolk is coming from Dreamhaven. Our gameplay this week, Dear Martha, your comments and more! Like the meaning of Meatus.GAMES PLAYEDSHAREDDiablo IV - Vessel of HatredVictory Heat RallySCOTTPinball SpireVictory Heat RallyMore WoW, Crime Scene Cleaner, Cat's Quest IIIJONDragon Ball: Sparking! ZEROMega Man X 1-4UFO 50:- Attractics Arcade Strategy - Devilition Puzzle Strategy - Kick Club Arcade Platform - Avianos StrategyBEAU Planescape: TormentWoWBg3 multiplayer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What games are we getting in October? Plus, Nintendo killing more emulation and Youtube creators, Starfield's DLC might not be all that great, FF14 making more dungeons solo-friendly, Like a Dragon: Yakuza gets it's TV trailer on Prime, Diablo 4 expansion hits monday, Dear Martha, our week in games, a phone call and a MASHUP! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

GamePass support kinda blows! Plus what the hell is happening at Ubi with the delay of AC Shadows, and the weird pullout of all the fall events? Well, we get into it. Plus, the next Yakuza game is a pirate game. Sony State of Play happened. The Play Nice book released an excerpt. Meta announces a new mid-tier headset. Space Marine II patch fixes some things. All the stuff we played, Martha, and your msgs and more!GAMES PLAYEDSHAREDBeau and Scott raided in wow!SCOTTUtopia Must FallBeyond GalaxylandJONStar Wars OutlawsUFO 50Balatro on mobileBEAUPlanescape Torment Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All the games they showed on Sept 24th 2024. Enjoy our watch-along audio! Full video up on youtube at frogpants.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Time for CORE, and that means, time for Switch 2 leaks, PS6 CPU's, Nintendo rattling legal sabers at Palworld, Square not happy with anything ever, and Sony going all throwback this week! Plus all the games we played, Dear Martha, your calls and texts and more!GAMES PLAYEDSHAREDWoW: The War WithinSCOTTBeat ‘What The Car’Satisfactory 1.0Steam Family Sharing testedJONWild Bastards The Plucky SquireShowgun ShowdownBEAUPlanescape: Torment Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have a contest for Space Marine II wannabes! Also, Sony wants to give you a PS5 Pro, but for a hefty price. Worth it? Let's talk about it. Plus games we played, Dear Martha, The Crew 2 being a dollar, more games division cuts at Microsoft, Satisfactory finally out of early access, Steam Families is in full launch, railgun damage is being quadrupled in Helldivers 2, a couple calls, and MORE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So, let's talk about Concord. Wild how quickly things went bad. What does it say about the saturation of team based shooters, and how hard it is for even Sony to wedge one in? Lots to say here. Plus all the games we played this week, Dear Martha, the games of September, Minecraft trailer hitting, No Man's Sky getting fishing, Balatro coming to mobile, BG3 gets some extra stuff, and how about a Cyberpunk board game? Your feedback and more!GAMES PLAYEDJOINT GAMESWar WithinWarhammer 40K Space Marine IISCOTTStar TruckerShapez 2PeglinJONBlack Myth WukongPeglin, and a few bits and bobsBEAUDeadlockBaldur's Gate 3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's get some chatter going about Early Access in 2024, and what that means. It's not just indies on Steam we're talking about. BIG major releases this month made us ask some questions about the idea, and what we would like to see moving forward. Plus our time in WoW, Star Wars Outlaws, Peglin, and more. Dear Martha, Diablo news, CD Projekt Red and some updates, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gamescom 2024 and all the stuff we heard, including a few things no one saw coming. Starfield cars, Civ voice overs, Borderlands 4, PoE early access news, and way more. Plus all the games we played this week and lots more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have important things to say about our guilds, why Scott was in Irvine this week, and why playing Shapez 2 this week is in your best interest. But that's not all. WoW prep for an expansion and soon. Having the Dark Urge to play BG3 again. Why Fortnite and Disney are best friends. How Dragon Age IV is shaping up for it's just announced Oct 31st release date. Steam OS coming to more than just Steam Decks and soon. Hi-Fi Rush gets new life with PUBG publisher. Martha, emails, calls and more!SCOTTShapez 2WoWSteamworld Heist IIJONBaldur's Gate 3 Paladin/Dark Urge play-throughBEAUYakuza KiwamiOverwatchCyberpunk 2077 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get your Blue Shell game mats while they last on Frogpants.shop! Also, let's talk about kissing bears in BG3. GameInformer going belly. Borderlands getting some baaaaad reviews. Fortnite made a goof. Yakuza is getting a TV show? That's what we hear. All the emails, texts, tangents and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Something cool coming this month from The Frogpants Network! Bungie did layoffs, no one is happy cept a CEO we think. A look at the games of August. Logitech wants you to pay a sub for a mouse. Jonathan Blow says sales for Braid Remaster BLOW. Dragon Age 4 gets a release date soon, but nothing before October 2024. Civ7 getting a big showing at Gamescom coming up! GAMES PLAYEDSCOTTWorld of Warcraft and War Within pre-patch contentTiny Terry's Turbo TripShapez 2(still playing FF14 in bed...like a weirdo.)JONPath of Exile - on Act 4Final Fantasy XIVVisions of Mana DemoFortniteBEAUYakuza: Infinite WealthTiny Tina's Wonderlands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guild went cross realm today! Also, Bethesda and Blizzard got unions! Diablo and Whoopi are pals again. Humble Games goes dark. Fallout London is OUT! Did John get his Cybertruck in Fortnite? Dragon Age 4 will work for the Steam Deck and wont require an EA launcher. We like that news a lot. Emails, Dear Martha, games we played and more!GAMES PLAYEDSHAREDNo Man's SkyFinal Fantasy 14 Elden RingSCOTTWorld of Warcraft: War Within Pre-Patch JONCrab Champions, Bore BlastersRivenPath of ExileBEAUZZZ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the CORE podcast, where we have thoughts on all things gaming, including new Comscore data showing gamers might be caring about ads in games differently than you think. Plus, the Deadpool bum controllers, Diablo and the new Spiritborn class, the new NMS update, and Concord getting some nice pre-release love from players. Plus a souls-like phone call, and more!GAMES PLAYEDSHAREDFF14Elden RingNo Man's Sky updateSCOTTCrab ChampionsBomb Rush CyberFunnkAce Combat 7: Skys UnknownJONSee Shared!BEAUMore ZZZ! (not sleep) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CORE 426: Game? Pass.So the inevitable happened. MS is raising the price of GamePass across the board, and introducing a lower tier that kinda sucks. We have all kinds of thoughts on it, and one us even dumped it. Also, are transformers skins enough to get Jon back into Overwatch 2? Probably not. Ayaneo retro console looks pretty cool (it's more a mini PC but still seems great for emu). Nintendo takes public stance to not use generative AI. CCP will making Eve Online open-source in order to ensure the MMO can live on forever. Darktide overhauling weapon progression, adding mastery xp and making it more progression focused rather than RNG. All that and your feedback.SHARED PLAY THIS WEEKFinal Fantasy XIVJon beat the Dawntrail MSQScott beat ARR and is working on HeavenswardSCOTTQuest MasterBZZZT!Megacopter: Blades of the GoddlessJONShin Megami Tensei V: VengeanceBEAUElden RingZenless Zone ZeroGot the VR lenses! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the summer of all summers! So what the heck are we doing inside? Well, making a podcast about Final Fantasy expansions, Elden Ring DLC, and how to kill loads of other robots using your robot. Plus Watch Dogs finally getting that rumored movie treatment. Xbox servers being back from the dead. Dear Martha! Buying things too early even for early access and preorder bonus reasons. And more! GAMES PLAYEDSHAREDElden RingFinal Fantasy XIVSCOTTDice and FoldAstral AscentRoboQuestJONJust FFBEAUALL Elden Ring, but he did get a new controller! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elden Ring fans are having a pretty good week, if not a hard week. :) Oh, and that means we are all playing Elden Ring again, including Scott. (With mixed results.) FF14 is about to have a big week themselves. Let's talk about it. Steam getting a recording mode. How many of your games are just setting on the shelf? Why people are playing that stupid Banana game. LoL gets all Vampirey and Survivory. WoW SoD phase 4 hitting soon. Xbox Cloud Gaming coming to Amazon TV's. Capcom is remaking Dead Rising and we are stoked. Dear Martha, calls, texts and more!GAMES PLAYEDSHAREDElden Ring and DLCSCOTTWayfinderDice and FoldArmored Core 6JONFinal Fantasy 14 prep for Dawntrail tomorrow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nintendo is making a Zelda game where you play as Zelda?? Awesome. But shouldn't they call it The Legend of Link? Also, the rest of the Nintendo Direct. Oh and welcome to Elden Ring DLC week. You all know what you have to do. Plus Dear Martha, Nvida overtaking Microsoft in the World's Most Valuable Company wars, and Sony ending their rewards program. Your texts and more too!GAMES PLAYEDSHAREDElden RingSCOTTWayfinderDeath Must DieEnshroudedJONDragon AgeDawntrail FFXIV prep continues!BEAUFarthest Frontier Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A massive look at the massive list of games talked about at Summer Games Fest, Xbox Showcase, PC Gaming, and Ubisoft Forward. We break down our most anticipated, and how this "non-E3" time of year stacks up to the years of yore. Plus all the usual stuff. Come for the games, stay for the Lake Runs! GAMES PLAYEDSCOTTMinishoot AdventureSKALD: Against the Black PrioryThe new SP model from Ambernic, thx to Brian Dunaway!JONMetal Slug Tactics DemoElden Ring prepping for the DLCFinal Fantasy XIVBEAUDOOM Eternal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Scott Jon and Beau as they see what this year's Games Fest has to offer. Full commentary here. If you prefer the video version, we will link to that as well below!Video: https://youtube.com/live/tKJEliODsOk?feature=share Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sony had a big State of Play, and we dissect it game by game. Plus, Black Ops 6 going day and date on GamePass. Playstation explaining the difference between their single player and multiplayer games on PC release schedule. We look at why Steam libraries will die with their owners. Riot has a price package that is a real riot. Dear Martha, and a text about being a late gamer on purpose. Plus loads more!GAMES PLAYEDSCOTTThe Rogue Prince of PersiaArchaeogemDarkest Dungeon IIRailboundAssassin's Creed OdysseyJONDuck Detective: The Secret SalamiFinal Fantasy XIVBEAUHeroes of the StormFabledomWoW SoD addons game Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's a new study saying we are less interested in deep strategy games. Let's dig through that a bit and see what makes sense. Also, we played a load of games. (see below for more.) MS trying to buy valve rumors is horse poop. Arrowhead saw a big change this week, all in service to players according to the CEO. Fortnite is getting all kinds of Fallout stuff, and possible Mad Max stuff, maybe even today. Your emails and texts and lost more on today's CORE podcast!GAMES PLAYEDSCOTTRise of The Tomb RaiderArctic EggsStarted FabledomJONFinal Fantasy XIVBEAUMullet Mad Jack finished!WoW SoD, SC2, played some Heroes of the StormGot phished! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have some cool giveaways today, so get ready for that! Also, Dear Martha tackles gaming controversy. Plus Square is going full multi-platform, Tomb Raider is coming to TV, Assassin's Creed Shadows officially coming this year. Capcom is working on a remake of RE1 again. Sony did the thing we all thought they did with Helldivers 2. Frustrated devs on Steam, and your texts and emails and more!GAMES PLAYEDSCOTTInstruments of DestructionGenopanicAnimal Well(More F4, Diablo IV, Rotwood, Farm Together 2, and Cyberpunk)JONVampire Survivors - Operation Guns DLCDiablo IV - Loot 2.0 againAnimal WellBEAURotwoodMullet MadjackTerra Nil Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

These layoffs and closures at Microsoft, affecting studios like Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks. The silence from Phil Spencer raises questions about the future of AAA gaming and highlights the negative impacts of industry consolidation, a topic that Ybarra has also commented on, albeit controversially. Helldivers 2 drama ends, kind of, and new inductees into the Video Game Hall of Fame. The upcoming Rogue-Like DLC for Wildermyth and the discontinuation of sharing Nintendo Switch screenshots to Twitter. Your texts too! GAMES WE PLAYEDSCOTTV Rising 1.0Farm Together 2Rusty's RetirementMore fallout 4JONCyberPunk 2077Animal WellBEAUHades 2Manor LordsWoW, BG3, etc. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some quick early thoughts about this messy mess we call the gaming industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Las Vegas happened and there were rad arcade games there. Also DnD sessions with newcomers. Jon airs his thoughts on the potential demise of console gaming despite minimal research. New PSN requirements for Helldivers 2 and Todd Howard's comments on speeding up the release of major Bethesda titles. Listener emails and texts and more!GAMES WE PLAYEDSCOTTFallout 4Monster TrainDelta emulation on the roadFeed The KrakenJONStellar BladeA little Fallout 4CyberPunk 2077Pokemon LeafGreen on DeltaBEAUManor LordWoW SoDBG3 Multiplayer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Where did that beard go? Also, people should use Delta. The one on your phones. :) Should Bethesda get a pass for bugs 8 years on? Dear Martha is back! Blizzcon is NOT happening this year. Xbox is making a branded Quest VR unit. Yoshi P is done with dark fantasy. Samus almost made it into Fortnite. Calls, emails and more!Use code COREGAMING to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: incogni.com/coregaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So it turns out Fallout on TV is rad, and we have lots of thoughts, with ZERO spoilers. As a result, some of us delved back into Fallout 4 and 76 with a weird twist. Also, confirmed leaks about PS5 Pro specs and PlayStation's new PC trophy feature this week. Todd Howard says "no dates" on Fallout 5. Hades 2 had a big test. Golden Axe gets animated at Comedy Central. Heist 2 is here to make us happy. Your texts too! And some calls on the other side.GAMES THIS WEEK:SCOTTAll the Fallouts, especially 76Final Fantasy 14Buckshot RouletteJONSpell RogueBalatroNeiR ReplicantBEAUNo Rest For The WickedStarcraft 2WoW SoD BG3 Multiplayer Run Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lots to discuss and none of it has to do with girls faces. Time to highlight BAFTA Awards Winners, the Fallout TV show's critical acclaim, and Microsoft/Blizzard's new deal with Netease, despite previous breakdowns. We hit on the absence of Dead Space 2 Remake and the reasons why, the pricey Ubisoft SW game, and Microsoft/Xbox's progress on their next console. Seems like that thing is full steam ahead. Listener emails and texts, including recommendations for Blood Bowl 3 and excitement over Slay the Spire 2's announcement. And more! (Dear Martha too!)GAMES WE PLAYED THIS WEEKSCOTTDead Island 2Final Fantasy 14Spell RogueBalatroHotwheels 2JONNieR ReplicantFortniteGranblue Fantasy: RelinkBalatroBEAUWorld of Warcraft phase 3- Scored Sul'Thraze the Lasher on day 2- Sunken Temple- Much more WoW biz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What to do with a Sonic balloon. The dominance of older games in recent research is a little eyeopening, raising questions on innovation and project impacts. "Dear Martha" delves into gamer drama, while BAFTA polls honor Lara Croft. Notable points about System Shock remake update and some other side news. Plus, emails and texts!WHAT WE PLAYED:SCOTT GAMESDarksidersDarksiders IISongs of ConquestAFK JourneyJON GAMESMore No Man's Sky, Baldur's Gate 3, WWE 2K24, and Helldivers 2Dragons Dogma 2Final Fantasy XIV's XVI eventLegend of Korra in FortniteBEAU GAMESSolo Adventures in HearthstoneShogun ShowdownSpellRogueFights in Tight SpacesGriftlands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The whole world seems to be playing Dragon's Dogma 2, but not us. Wonder what's up with that! Also, we've a discussion about Phil Spencer's concerns regarding the gaming industry growth and Xbox's strategy shift. Interesting stuff. Other news includes Stardew Valley's revived success, Take 2 acquiring Gearbox, and Relic becoming independent again. Emails clarifying male anatomy terms and a text suggesting a new co-op game, "Plate Up!", and a giveaway of a Mobius Gaming Laptop from DogHouse Systems! SCOTT PLAYEDLightyear FrontierDying Light 2: Stay HumanSerious start to Crusader Kings IIIThe System Shock remakeAnd some usuals.JON PLAYEDBaldur's Gate 3No Man's Sky new updateBEAU PLAYEDStarcraft 2 Coop commandersWoW ClassicHL2 in VR! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ubisoft unveiled an AI-driven virtual assistant, offering visual and audio features. And it kinda sucks. Scott explored "Lightyear Frontier" and "Enslaved: Odyssey to the West," while Jon enjoyed "Civilization VI" and "Baldur's Gate 3." Beau made progress in "Like A Dragon" and tried "Timberborn" and "Plunderstorm." Blizzard's WoW Battle Royale mode, BG3 news, and Stardew Valley's record-breaking update. Also, Margot Robbie plans a Sims movie, while Nvidia predicts AI-generated games within a decade. Emails and texts and more!SHARED PLAYRavenswatchSCOTT PLAYEDLightyear Frontier (Gamepass, Steam)Enslaved: Odyssey to the West (Steam)Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (Steam...insanely on sale)(more BORE Blasters...so hooked...and other stuff from last couple weeks)JON PLAYEDCiv 6Baldur's Gate 3BEAU PLAYEDPlunderstorm (wow)Classic WoWTiberbornLike a Dragon Infinite Wealth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of CORE: The woes of moving house. Scott got a Playstation Portal and is excited about several games including Unicorn Overlord and Granblue Fantasy Relink as a result. Jon has been busy moving but has also been playing WWE 2K24 and building FROG Wreslting 2.0. Beau has been playing WoW, FF7 Remake/Rebirth, and Spider-Man 2. We get breaking news about a PS5 Pro rumor. In the news, the controversy surrounding the recent release of STAR WARS™: Battlefront Classic Collection, the surprising success of Sea of Thieves pre-orders on PS5, and the announcement of Summer Games Fest. They also discuss the passing of Dragonball Z creator Akira Toriyama. The episode ends with a listener-submitted dad joke and some calls and stuff!SCOTT GAMESThe Playstation PortalUnicorn OverlordGranblue Fantasy RelinkBORE BlastersHonkai Star RailJON GAMESWWE 2k4BEAU GAMESWoW SoDFF 7 RemakeFF 7 RebirthSpider-Man 2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Microsoft Partner Game Stream revealed several new games including Unknown 9: The Awakening, a magical adventure set in India, and Alters: All By Myselves, a creepy survival game. Existing franchises like Final Fantasy 14 and Stalker are getting new content or remasters. The stream also showed footage from upcoming games like Frostpunk 2 and a Persona 3 remake. The crew discusses what they've been playing this week, including Scott's retro trip on GBA and where that led him into Anime game town. Beau's adventures in FF7 Rebirth and Helldivers 2, as well as wow. Other news includes the addition of mechs to Helldivers, a new Fallout trailer, and Ghosts of Tsushima coming to PC. Plus your calls! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's DUNE II week, and we are excited! Sony and EA are the latest to impose some fairly hefty layoffs and we spend some time talking about the games that got hit along with the people. Plus what some smaller studios are planning to do. Theres more to talk about with Helldivers II and what might be next. Plus, Jon has an answer to the Balatro controversy. The games we played, plus Epic hackers, GameScent and Inkbound nearly cooked! Emails and texts and more!SHARED PLAYHelldivers IISCOTT PLAYEDTales of AriseRegency Solitaire IIMore No Man's Sky, Balatro, and AC: Black FlagJON PLAYEDBalatroDark Forces RemasterQuickies: Pacific Drive, No Man's Sky, & Deep Rock Galactic: SurvivorBEAU PLAYEDLast EpochWoW SoD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Debate on Sonic vs. Mario for kids' toys. A LOAD of games we played (see below). CORE Crush - Co-Op Edition this week! Other news covers the surprise launch of Dead Island 2 on Game Pass, Elden Ring DLC details, the release of the first Borderlands trailer, and Enshrouded reaching 2 million in sales. Texts, voice mails and more!SHARED GAMESHelldivers IILast EpochBalatroSCOTT GAMESGeometry SurvivorsNo Man's SkyJON GAMESWWE2k3 and Frog WrestlingDeep Rock Galactic: SurvivorBEAU GAMESWoW SoD Phase 2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Microsoft is expanding its gaming reach by releasing four Xbox titles on other platforms, including Hi-Fi Rush, Pentiment, Sea of Thieves, and Grounded. Furthermore, Diablo 4 will join Game Pass on March 28, marking the beginning of Activision Blizzard games on the service. Microsoft emphasized the need to evolve for long-term success, reassuring the commitment to Xbox hardware. We talk about it. The show's break features a Valentine's Day-themed game, "CORE Crush." Other news includes Sony following Microsoft in cross-platform game releases and Diablo's $30 portal pack. Nvidia briefly became the world's third-largest company, and the FCC bans AI voice generation in robocalls. The episode concludes with listener correspondence discussing Palworld's automation element. And more!SHARED PLAYDeep Rock Galactic: SurvivorSCOTT PLAYALL the Unreal TournamentsWH40K: DarktideThe Mobius MachineBlack SkylandsBEAU PLAYHelldivers 2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To start, elite controller takes more damage than a toe when dropped on a hard floor. Darktide and the Tribes III demo were great for all of us. Scott played Unreal Tournament 99 and Hellcard. Jon played Rotwood, Star Trucker, and Lightyear Frontier. Beau explores Stormgate's open beta demo, prompting a return to Starcraft 2 co-op commanders amidst the World of Warcraft Shadowlands Phase 2 launch. Rumors of Microsoft Xbox going 3rd Party, a unique Baldur's Gate 3 completion by Proxy Gate Tactician, Disney investing $1.5 billion into Epic for a "persistent universe," and Tencent reportedly developing an Elden Ring mobile game akin to Genshin Impact. Core-Spondence promising an intriguing voice mail on the history of dead presidents in office. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest Sony State of Play, notable announcements include a Metal Gear-like game from Kojima called PHYSINT, a bizarre trailer for Death Stranding 2 featuring puppets and guitar battles, and the stealth launch of Silent Hill: The Short Message, described as a short experimental free-to-play game introducing newcomers to the Silent Hill universe. A remake of Until Dawn for PS5 using Unreal Engine 5 was revealed, and Team Ninja's Rise of The Ronin received a more in-depth look. Other highlights include Metro Awakening VR for PSVR2 and Ken Levine's new game JUDAS, which carries a Bioshock vibe. News about The Suicide Squad, World of Warcraft Classic's GDKP ban in Phase 2 of SoD, the cancellation of Deus Ex by Embracer Group, and the upcoming Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor on February 14th. And your feedback!GAMES WE PLAYED TOGETHER:More Sea of Thieves!Like a Dragon: Infinite WealthGAMES SCOTT PLAYED:Lil' GuardsmanMonster Sanctuary)Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney TrilogyAnd more Forbidden WestGAMES JON PLAYED: Boxes: Lost FragmentsBlazBlue Entropy Effect FROG Wrestling returned yesterday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Massive layoffs hit the industry, affecting Riot Games and ABK post-Microsoft merger. Notable departures include Mike Ybarra and Adham, with Blizzard canceling a survival game and outsourcing customer service. Concerns arise about Blizzcon's future. The Palworld vs. Pokemon debate unfolds, with accusations of imitation and AI stuff. Scott explores Forbidden West and Timberborn, Jon finishes Yakuza: Like a Dragon, and Beau engages in TTRPG "Order & Defiance" and ENSHROUDED. Calls and emails and texts too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.